Environmental Specialist

Parsons Corporation•Norfolk, VA

3d•$74,800 - $130,900•Onsite

About The Position

Parsons is hiring an Environmental Specialist to support a Federal client as part of a multidisciplinary environmental team providing onsite support at the client’s office. The role supports environmental requirements for an expanding construction program, working with engineering, planning, and construction teams. The specialist conducts environmental planning and analysis, supports NEPA reviews and documentation, advises on regulatory compliance, coordinates with agencies and stakeholders, and reviews environmental assessments, plans, and reports. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Planning, or a related field, along with at least five years of NEPA and/or Section 106 experience supporting multi-million-dollar Federal construction programs. Eight or more years of experience is preferred. U.S. citizenship is required. No security clearance is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Planning, or a related field.
At least 5 years of NEPA and/or Section 106 experience supporting multi-million-dollar Federal client construction programs.
Experience producing NEPA-related documentation.
Ability to manage projects and interface with clients while remaining hands-on technically.
U.S. citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

Eight or more years of NEPA and/or Section 106 experience.
Broad knowledge and experience with NEPA and environmental compliance support for Federal facilities and related infrastructure construction projects.
Broad knowledge and experience with environmental investigations and cleanup for Federal facilities and related infrastructure construction projects.
Deep familiarity with environmental standards, procedures, and approval processes, including U.S. Coast Guard Environmental Planning Implementing Procedures.
PMP certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI).
Well-developed interpersonal skills and experience working as part of a team with a Federal client.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Proven ability to perform in a project lead capacity.

Responsibilities

Perform environmental reporting and project-planning tasks for engineering, planning, and construction teams.
Conduct detailed environmental analyses of facility master plans, identifying and assessing impacts of proposed projects and activities.
Perform desktop environmental reviews of proposed project sites during project planning.
Assist with selecting appropriate levels of NEPA review for proposed government actions.
Prepare and/or review programmatic Environmental Assessments and associated NEPA documentation.
Contribute to requests for proposal and scopes of work, and review cost estimates.
Support public and stakeholder engagement, including drafting public notices, attending public meetings, and helping draft responses to public comments.
Coordinate and consult with relevant federal, state, and local agencies, including EPA, USFWS, and SHPO.
Conduct site visits to assess federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements.
Review wetland assessments and delineations, threatened and endangered species habitat assessments, and Coastal Zone Management Act consistency determinations.
Review Phase II Environmental Site Assessment and Environmental Site Investigation reports.
Review Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans.
Assist with responding to environmental-related Requests for Information from construction contractors.
Advise the client on compliance with environmental regulations and standards.
Manage projects, interface with clients, and contribute technically to project work.